Average Hourly Rate for Bass Pro Shops (BPS Direct), LLC Employees

Bass Pro Shops (BPS Direct), LLC laborers see wages hovering around $11.30 per hour. Adding overtime bumps the median up to $17.21. Though what you do at the company and your experience level do impact pay, your city is the primary influence on employee salary at Bass Pro Shops (BPS Direct), LLC. This overview is based on answers to PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Locations

When it comes to location, the highest average paycheck (around $15.00 per hour) can be spotted in Brandon, Fla.; Springfield, Mo. (approximately $14.58), Tacoma, Wash. ($14.00), and Katy, Texas ($11.22) are the next top-paying cities. Cary, N.C. is one of the lowest-paid cities, with earnings averaging $9.00. By state, the highest compensation levels appear in Washington, where the average salary is about $14.00 per hour.

Jobs

Human Resources Clerks are the best paid with the average salary hovering at $14.00 per hour; Marine Services Technicians, Retail Sales Team Leaders, and Customer Service Representatives also rank near the top of the list, pulling in $13.50, about $11.98, and approximately $10.20, respectively. Financial compensation for Sales Associates is rather low — on average only around $8.27 — relative to the rest of the company.

Years of Experience

Those who have five to nine years of work experience see average pay of $11.68 per hour. The largest slice of the Bass Pro Shops (BPS Direct), LLC workforce (47 percent) has been working for one to four years and earns, on average, $10.91 per hour.

Certifications and Degrees

OSHA Forklift Operator Certifications are compensated at a much higher rate than non-authorized workers, bringing in close to approximately $11.50 per hour. Regarding pay and education, Bass Pro Shops (BPS Direct), LLC pays those with an Associate's Degree the most — $13.75.

Skills

The highest-paying skill to have in this role seems to be Microsoft Excel; employees claiming this as part of the toolbox earn a median of about $13.00 per hour. Customer Service is regularly seen around here; nearly one-third of those surveyed report it as a core competency. Other top skills include Customer Relations, Retail, and Team Leadership.

Benefits and Perks

About one in three workers participate in the company's 401(k) retirement savings plan. A majority of survey participants report having health insurance, and approximately one-half of workers report having dental coverage. Perks also include company store discount, flexible hours, life insurance, and a casual working environment.